Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe
With beautiful ripe berry notes and zero sugar, this is truly healthy hydration. Caffeine-free.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Berry Infusion
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparing the Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Steep Hibiscus Flowers
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Cover the pot and let it steep for 15 minutes.
- 3
Strain Tea
After 15 minutes, strain the hibiscus tea into a large pitcher, discarding the flowers. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
Making the Berry Infusion
- 4
Prepare Berries
In a blender, add 2 cups of mixed berries. Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove seeds and pulp.
- 5
Mix with Tea
Add the berry puree to the cooled hibiscus tea in the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Add Mint and Lemon
Tear 10 fresh mint leaves and add them to the pitcher along with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Stir gently.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 7
Chill
Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- 8
Serve and Garnish
Pour the iced tea into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with fresh berries and a mint leaf.
